Using A 2" Barlow To Keep My Scope Balanced

[Refractordude]

My new low power eyepieces are 2" and over 11 ounces. My high power eyepieces are 1.25" and and under 6 ounces. This creates a balancing issue. I purchased this 2" barlow on impulse when I first got into the hobby. I returned all my first purchased 2" eyepieces, but kept this barlow. It is great with my low weight 1.25" eyepieces and keeps my scope balanced. The barlow doubles the focal ratio, so observations are sharp out to the very edge. The barlow also gives me a little bit more eye relief. I also added a old dew shield to my new/bought used 6" f/8 refractor.

Svbony Redline 15mm 160 magnification

Svbony 12mm Aspheric 200 magnification

Svbony 10mm Aspheric 240 magnification

Agena Wide Angle 8mm 300 magnification